SV Darmstadt 98 beat Karlsruher SC 3-0 (1-0). Following the well-deserved home win, the protagonists were satisfied with their own performance and the once again very impressive atmosphere in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We have summarised all the comments on the game for you.
„Congratulations to Flo and Darmstadt on their well-deserved home win. I could now say: ‚If we had made it 1-0 after 5 minutes, it would have been really interesting.‘ But I can’t do that tonight. It was too obvious. The win was too deserved. After we missed our chance, the opponent took advantage of their first opportunity and was one goal better overall in the first half. And in the second half we lost the ball very often and Darmstadt were able to switch. Our best player was the goalkeeper, which is rarely good when you’re 3-0 down. Apart from one shot on goal by Kaufmann, we didn’t manage anything offensively.“
„Thank you for the congratulations. It was obviously good for us that the first ball didn’t go in. That could have caused us problems. After that, we controlled the game for the remaining 85 minutes and, from this control, became more decisive as the game progressed. So it’s a well-deserved win, which is extremely important. I’m very happy for the team. And for the environment. We saw a strong connection between the team and the fans again today. Despite the win, we will of course remain vigilant, because in this brutal league there is never any certainty.“
„We were a little lucky at the start with the set piece. If KSC took the lead there, it would probably be a different game. We took the lead ourselves a little later, 1-0. It was similar after the break, when Kaufmann had another chance for Karlsruhe and we made it 2-0. We had that little bit of luck on our side today. Even after the 3-0, we kept at it, and it was important to everyone to keep a clean sheet today. A high level of concentration was required today, and that was present throughout the entire game. We started well and defended well in the block. We also had our space, and that’s how we got this result. A great evening for everyone involved.“
„This victory is very good. We knew it was an important game and we are very happy to have played it successfully. As a team we were compact and the fans gave us an extra boost. The Bölle is a magical place when it is really lit. The coach prepared us very well before the game and the plan worked very well. Karlsruhe then had to adjust a little to it, but we had a solution for that too. I am of course proud and happy about my first goal, but the three points are the most important thing.“
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.